The countdown is on to the release of Camila Cabellos new single, ‘I Luv It.’

And while it’s not been formally announced when the track will be unleashed, the 27-year-old has been drumming up the buzz machine with a succession of teasers.

The latest audio-visual preview of the cut re-affirms that it skews edgier and more musically ambitious than Cabello’s previous efforts.

Check out the clip, which features an appearance from basketball star Jimmy Butler, below…

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Muni Long has been enjoying ample success with her latest single ‘Made for Me.’

A viral smash, the moving track has become one of the singer-songwriter’s biggest hits on the Billboard charts – peaking in the top 10 of the R&B genre tallies and at #23 (and climbing) on the Hot 100.

Rather than rest on her laurels, the songbird nested centerstage on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ to perform the track.

Taking vocal flight with piano-driven accompaniment, Muni marveled in a major way.

Watch the stirring performance after the jump…

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The Godfather of Soul’s indelible legacy will be toasted courtesy of the forthcoming two-night documentary ‘James Brown: Say It Loud’ on A&E.

Said to be “delving into the immeasurable musical and cultural impact of the entertainment icon,” the four-hour television event – directed by Deborah Riley Draper – was produced by legendary Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson, Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter, Peter Afterman, David Blackman, Zarah Zohlman, Charlie Cohen, Victoria Pearman, Bruce Resnikoff, Shawn Gee, and Mari Keiko Gonzalez.

Featuring exclusive interviews, never-before-seen footage, and commentary from the likes of Jagger, Questlove, Rev. Al Sharpton, Chuck D, Dallas Austin, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Bootsy Collins, LL Cool J, more, ‘Loud’ will not only shine a spotlight on Brown’s beloved music catalog but also talk about his rise to prominence from the Jim Crow-era South to become one of music history’s most celebrated and influential artists.

Ahead of the doc’s premiere on Monday (February 19), see the official trailer inside.

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Katy Perry has announced the end of her ‘American Idol’ tenure.

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With the clock ticking toward the February 16 release of Jason Derulo‘s new album, ‘Nu King,’ the Miami dance machine is dancing down the promo trail in support of the forthcoming project – his first studio effort in nearly 10 years.

The latest of the set’s 27 songs to get the spotlight treatment is ‘Spicy Margarita‘ – a duet with fellow award-winning singer Michael Buble.

“You’re my spicy margarita, babe / Burn my tongue, make me shake (Oh, my, my, my) / Mix it up or give it to me straight / Turn me on, make me say (Oh, my, my, my) / Shots, shots, shots, shots, I just can’t stop,” the unlikely twosome croon on the Mac & Phil-produced cut.

Taking to the Monday (February 5) episode of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live‘ to give the sizzling tune its first live televised rendition, hop inside to see how Buble and Derulo fared with help from internationally renowned dance duo Les Twins.

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Since it was first handed out in 1959, the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording GRAMMY (previously known as Best Spoken Word Album) has celebrated the audio versions of some of modern history’s best books and authors.

Before the show’s 66th annual ceremony, only 4 people could boast having earned multiple wins in the category. That changed Sunday night (February 4) thanks to former First Lady Michelle Obama‘s 2022 best-seller ‘The Light We Carry.’

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Britney Spears‘ army of fans may be launching missiles on Justin Timberlake‘s newest single ‘Selfish,’ but the singer herself is singing a different tune.

For, moments ago, the Spears took to social media to issue an apology to her former lover – and profess her love for the very song her loyalists are lashing.

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Justin Timberlake‘s time on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ was jam-packed to say the least.

When not sending his dedicated fans into a frenzy with the announcement of the forthcoming ‘Forget Tomorrow World Tour‘ in support of his new album,Everything I Thought It Was,’ the GRAMMY winner was rocking viewers with unplugged versions of some of his greatest hits using classroom instruments.

In addition to serving up the first televised version of his latest single ‘Selfish,’ Timberlake cranked out favorites like ‘Rock Your Body,’ ‘Suit & Tie,’ ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling, ”SexyBack,’ ‘My Love,’ and ‘Senorita’ with help from Fallon and the late nite TV show’s GRAMMY-winning resident band The Roots.

Watch the action inside if you missed it when it first aired on Thursday (January 25).

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Justin Timberlake is set to ignite stages across the globe with his freshly announced jaunt, ‘The Forget Tomorrow World Tour.’ 

Rising high on the buzz of freshly unwrapped single ‘Selfish,’ JT lifted the lid on the trek during a visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – much to the excitement of his fans.

At the time, details and dates weren’t shared. But now, they have been.

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Justin Timberlake is dancing on full steam with his comeback campaign.

For, fresh from releasing the video for his new single ‘Selfish’ and announcing its housing album ‘Everything I Thought It Was,’ JT has announced his first live trek in six years.

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Flo Milli is WINNING with ‘Never Lose Me,’ the latest single from her forthcoming album ‘Fine Ho, Stay.’

As if celebrating the tune’s arrival into the Billboard Hot 100’s top 40 earlier this week wasn’t enough to boast, Milli brought ‘Lose’ to the masses via its late nite TV debut on Thursday night (January 25) when she performed the song on ‘The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.’

Showing off a performance prowess well beyond her 24 years, hop inside to see how she fared.

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Nearly 3 years after the legendary Dionne Warwick captured headlines for saying she wanted singer-actress Teyana Taylor to bring her life story to the big screen via an official biographical film, the latter has confirmed the movie has been greenlit and production will soon be underway.

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